MEET HIGHLIGHTS
By Megan Tursi
Right from the start, the 23rd annual New Jersey International Track and Field meet held a sense of excitement. With temperate weather, very little wind, and a great atmosphere, the conditions were ideal. Athletes came from all parts of the nation and the world to compete in such a quality track meet. To start off, Rhuben Williams broke the meet record in shot put with a throw of 66-05.25, a personal best. He shattered the former record of 63-9 set by Tony Harlan in 1992. In the future, Williams hopes to throw even farther at nationals and later make the world championships. For the women, Monique Riddick won shot put with a throw of 50-03.25. On the track the elite races began with the men’s 400 meter hurdles. Kelton Cumberbatch finished and won with a time of 52.24. In the 110 meter hurdles elite, Jacoby DuBose pulled away with a win in 13.60. DuBose has only lost two races so far this season and is continuing in his training for the USA championships, with hopes of making the world championships.
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ALL STAR TEAMS
By Megan Tursi
Some of the highlights of the NJ international meet were the high school All Star races. For the first time in the 23 years that the New Jersey International Track and Field meet has been held, a 4x400 relay was created with runners from select counties in New Jersey for both boys and girls. Five girls teams and six boys teams competed in two of the most energized and exciting races of the night.
